It has been reported that the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has confirmed that it has been dealing with a ransomware attack on its computer systems. The PFEW was able to respond quickly to an alert from its cyber-security n Saturday 9th March, with cyber experts rapidly reacting to isolate the malware to stop it from spreading to PFEW branches.
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Expert Comments Below:
Anjola Adeniyi, Technical Leader at Securonix:
“The attack on the Police Federation shows that anyone can become a victim of a ransomware attack. Based on available information, thePolice Federation has isolated the malware, which is a good step in preventing it spreading deeper into the network. To prevent these types of attacks, organisations should teach practise good cyber hygiene, and enable their organisation to avert social engineering attacks.”
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Tim Erlin, VP of Product Management & Strategy at Tripwire:
Christian Nagele, Director at Datto:
It is no longer sufficient to rely on basic prevention measures like firewalls, for example, to protect the business network. Alongside preventative measures such as regularly updating their antivirus solution, patching software and training employees to recognise security risks, companies should also implement a dedicated business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solution. BCDR is the single most effective protection against security risks as it helps businesses minimise downtime caused by attacks, including everything from ransomware, crypto jacking, and spyware to trojan horses, worms, and rootkits.”
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